AS-350 AStar
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale. It was donated to the HFI archives by Aerospatiale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1959 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft. 1 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 600 shp Turbomeca Arriel |
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Max Speed:
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169 mph |
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Height:
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10 ft., 2in. |
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Length:
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35ft., 9in |
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Gross Weight:
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4,188 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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2,264 lbs. |
The use of composite materials and parts simplified the production process. The aircraft's rotor hubs were fitted with elastrometric ball joints that do not require lubrication.
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